Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Scheduled for an Operation for Cancer in His Lung.

Barry Manilow has revealed that he has been diagnosed with a cancerous growth in his lung and will undergo a surgical procedure.

Cancer Caught Early

The octogenarian performer, whose parade of upbeat chart-toppers from "I Write the Songs" has made him one of pop music’s enduringly popular performers, will have surgery to remove part of his lung in an effort to treat the condition, which is in its early stages.

“As my fans are aware, I recently suffered from six weeks of bronchitis followed by a recurrence of another five weeks.

“Despite the fact that I was recovered from the illness and returned to the spotlight in Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor insisted on an MRI just to ensure that everything was OK.

“The MRI discovered a tumor on my left lung that needs to be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a skilled doctor) that it was found so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has delayed a string of planned shows, but stated he would be returning to perform by mid-February for his longstanding residency in Las Vegas.

He continued: “The physicians do not believe it has metastasized and I’m having examinations to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. No chemo. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just chicken soup and favorite shows.

“I’m looking forward to until I return to my home away from home at the Westgate Las Vegas for our Valentine’s weekend concerts.”

A Long Career and Personal Life

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a show at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years in the public eye and revealed he is gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his partner of many years, Garry Kief in secret in 2014.

The duo were in a clandestine romance for more than 35 years. In 2023, Manilow reflected on how crucial Kief had been to him during his ascent to stardom in the 1970s.

“During my rapid rise to fame, it was just crazy. And, you know, coming home to an vacant room, you can land in a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re by yourself evening after evening,” he said.

“But I met Garry right around when it was taking off. And I no longer had to go back to those lonesome rooms. I had a person to share sorrows with or to share joys with.

“I hope that newcomers today don’t have to go back to those rooms by themselves, because you might succumb to pitfalls. I never did. But it was quite isolating until I met Garry. And then it was joyful.”